Mrs. John (Caroline Hansler) Nieb
Aug. 2, 1859-July 7, 1916
Niles Daily Sun, Monday, July 10, 1916, page 1, col. 2, microfilm Niles District Library
FUNERAL SERVICES FOR MRS. JOHN NIEB SUNDAY
Deceased Was Born in Niles and Highly Regarded
Mrs. John Nieb passed away Friday after several years of illness. Her demise is regretted by a very large number of friends and relatives. No one in this community enjoyed a reputation of a more true and motherly or neighborly spirit than she. Her nature was one of sweetness and kindness notwithstanding the fact that she managed her household with firmness and ability.
Mrs. Nieb has been a very patient sufferer for some time and passed away July 7. Her sister, Mrs. George Weigle, of Pomona, Cal., was sent for and assisted in caring for her until she received word of the sudden illness of her husband at home in response to which she left immediately for the west, but arrived too late, Mr. Weigle having passed away the day before she arrived home.
Mrs. Nieb's maiden name was Caroline Hansler. He was born in Niles August 2, 1859. She was married to John Nieb about 37 years ago. She has always lived in this vicinity excepting short periods in Buchanan, Three Oaks and California. Among those that will miss her most are her husband, sons, Lute and Raymond and daughter, Velma, all at home. She leaves one grand-daughter, Hazel, two sisters, Mrs. George Weigle and Mrs. Hugo Schwichtenberg of Pomona, Cal., and John of Riverside, Cal.
The funeral services were held yesterday at the home, two and a half miles northwest of the city. Rev. Rahn of the St. John's German church, of which the deceased was a member officiating. The funeral procession consisted of all automobiles, the first of its kind held in Niles.
Those from out of town were Mr. and Mrs. John Siddig, George Siddig, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Nolan and Mrs. Trowbridge of Three Oaks; Mr. and Mrs. August Knott of Holcomb, Ill.; Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Nieb, Mrs. Nora Hyke and son, Irwin, and Mr. and Mrs. Gus Klingbell of Mishawaka, Ind.; Mr. and Mrs. Dolph Sackman, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Sackman and Mrs. John Wolf of River Park, Ind., and Mr. and Mrs. Chris Koenigshop of Dayton, Mich.